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WK55 VTA

2005 Yamaha YN50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,825 mi
Last recorded6,825 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Yamaha YN504,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 VTA
MakeYamaha
ModelYN50
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 6,825 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 6,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 6,352 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 6,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Forks slightly corroded Stanchions (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 5,923 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 5,495 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stantions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 5,495 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stantions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 5,054 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stantions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 5,054 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stantions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 4,502 miles

Central Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 4,201 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 3,852 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 Mar 2015 3,518 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 3,115 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 2,717 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2012 2,289 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 1,632 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 1,217 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 886 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 886 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Yamaha YN50?

Based on 23,061 MOT tests across 3,666 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
698
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
3,666
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 664
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 413
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 305
Tyre tread not clearly visible 282
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WK55 VTA is a 2005 Yamaha YN50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Yamaha YN50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 4,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YN50 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 840 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK55 VTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YN50 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Yamaha YN50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK55 VTA registered?

WK55 VTA is a 2005 Yamaha YN50, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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